The Lakes International Comics Art Festival has announced its 2020 Race Into Space Comic Strip Challenge, a new competition for unpublished comics creations
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Oh, Yes! It’s Psycho Gran versus…. again!
David Leach launches his latest volume of Psycho Gran versus… at Dublin Comic Con this weekend
Which Bond is Best? Bond vs. Bond may hold the answers…
Bond vs. Bond by Paul Simpson, an unofficial but comprehensive guide to Ian Fleming’s world famous secret agent, is on sale now
Eagle artist Frank Humphris rarities on eBay
Glass negatives of art and cartoons by Eagle artist Frank Humphris are currently being offered on eBay, spotted by downthetubes contributor Richard Sheaf
Chris Riddell on Desert Island Discs today
Former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell – illustrator, author and political cartoonist – appears on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs later this morning
WebFind: 4K 1960s Doctor Who – and The Colorization Channel
New technology is delivering some incredible restorations to original Doctor Who… but should it be done?
Author Alan Cowsill launches Marvel UK-skewed podcast, Last Geek in Space
Author, comics writer and editor Alan Cowsill has just launched a new podcast, Last Geek in Space
New Jack Kirby Care Packages art print offer launched
Don’t miss out on the new Jack Kirby Care Packages – beautifully presented sets of art prints based on the cosmic creator’s art for DC Comics
Century 21 Films launches new Supermarionation web site
Century 21 Films have just launched a new web site dedicated to Supermarionation
Seattle’s Emerald City Comic Con postponed until the Summer
Seattle’s Emerald City Comic Con has been postponed until at least the summer
Beano book “Dennis in Star Paws: The Rise of Minnie” by Nigel Auchterlounie, out now
Studio Press latest Beano book – Dennis in Star Paws: The Rise of Minnie, by the brilliant Nigel Auchterlounie – is out now
In the Works: Joe and his Killer Robot Dad, featuring art by Mick McMahon
2000AD veteran Mick McMahon is working on a new multimedia comics project alongside a great creative team
Vault Comics cancels Emerald City Comic Con 2020 appearance, announces “virtual event”
Vault Comics has pulled out of this year’s Emerald City Comic Con as fears over COVID-19 escalate
The77 – Get Your Pre-Orders in for #1
Hot on the heels of its successful crowdfunding campaign, those that missed out can now pre-order the first issue of The77
FANSCENE Issue 5 – a Batman Special issue – free digital edition available now
FANSCENE Issue 5, published by artist David Hathaway-Price, is now available, featuring articles and artwork celebrating 80 plus years of Batman – in print, TV, film and toy form.
In Review: Deadly! Irish History – The Vikings by John Farrelly
John Farrelly might just be one of the finest cartoonists you’ve never heard of
In Pictures: The Life and Times of Orcadian Artist Jim Baikie Exhibition
Comic artist Tony O’Donnell was lucky enough to explore The Life and Times of Orcadian Artist Jim Baikie exhibition
Live action series “Stargirl” gets May debut date on DC Universe
New DC Universe series Stargirl will premiere on the streaming service in the United States on Monday 11th May
Don’t Miss Out on these Limited Edition “Charley’s War” Art Prints
Fancy getting your hands on a set of limited edition portfolio of “Charley’s War” art prints?
Adrian Mackinder’s book on Stan Lee on the way from Pen and Sword
Writer, performer and producer Adrian Mackinder‘s first book, its title recently revealed as Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World, is on course from Pen and Sword Books, due late 2020. Writing about the commission on his blog last year,… Read More ›